Summer 2026 Intern: Retail Systems Software Engineer
Charlotte, NC - Corporate Office
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Belk is a retail company offering a Summer Internship Program for students. The Retail Systems Software Engineer Intern will support retail application teams through system testing, documentation, and technical analysis while gaining hands-on experience in retail technology and quality assurance.
Responsibilities
Work with Business Analysts and technical team members to support the definition and documentation of technical requirements for new development and application support changes
Assist in the design and development of system customizations, conversions, and interfaces supporting retail enterprise and store operations systems
Create system diagrams, process flows, and technical documentation based on architectural direction
Provide warranty-period production support for applications within the assigned area of responsibility
Support retail application teams with system testing, data analysis, and validation activities
Assist in documenting technical requirements, system logic, and integration points
Execute functional, regression, and user acceptance (UAT) test cases to validate system enhancements
Validate system functionality, data integrity, and data accuracy, including the use of SQL queries where appropriate
Assist in identifying, documenting, and tracking system defects and defects resolution
Support CI/CD processes, including deployment validation and release readiness activities
Gain exposure to automation frameworks for QA testing and modern DevOps practices
Apply programming logic and scripting (including Python) to support development, testing, or analysis tasks
Develop foundational awareness of AI concepts and automation tools in support of special initiatives during the internship
Qualification
Required
Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future
Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field
Proven strong academic performance (GPA of 3.2 or higher preferred)
GitHub profile, portfolio website, or code repository showcasing academic, personal, or team-based projects
Foundational understanding of full-stack development concepts (front-end, back-end, databases)
Familiarity with software development lifecycle (SDLC) concepts using Agile methodology
Strong proficiency Microsoft Excel, data analysis, and database querying
Strong analytical, documentation, and collaboration skills
Exposure to SQL querying and relational database structures
Experience or coursework using Python or similar programming languages
Awareness of Continuous Integration/Continuous Development (CI/CD) pipelines, version control, and QA automation concepts
Exposure to project tracking and collaboration tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Microsoft Planner, and Kanban boards
Awareness of CI/CD pipelines, Version Control, and Quality Assurance (QA) automation concepts
Interest in retail systems, integrations enterprise applications, and emerging technologies such as AI
Preferred
Benefits
Belk, Inc. is the mainline department store company with 305 stores located in 16 Southern states.
